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General Knowledge MCQs with Answers

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Q161. The Cold War was mainly between which two powers?

  1. France and Russia
  2. USA and USSR
  3. UK and Germany
  4. USA and China
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Correct answer: B. USA and USSR

The Cold War was a rivalry between the USA and Soviet Union.

Q162. Which country is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun?

  1. India
  2. Norway
  3. Pakistan
  4. Egypt
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Correct answer: B. Norway

Northern Norway has the sun visible at midnight in summer.

Q163. Which is the capital of Kazakhstan?

  1. Astana
  2. Shymkent
  3. Karaganda
  4. Almaty
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Correct answer: A. Astana

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan.

Q164. Which award is given for outstanding contribution to peace internationally?

  1. Booker Prize
  2. Nobel Peace Prize
  3. Pulitzer Prize
  4. Fields Medal
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Correct answer: B. Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo.

Q165. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO?

  1. New York
  2. Paris
  3. Geneva
  4. Rome
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Correct answer: B. Paris

UNESCO is headquartered in Paris.

Q166. Which is the smallest continent?

  1. Antarctica
  2. Australia
  3. Europe
  4. South America
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Correct answer: B. Australia

Australia (Oceania) is the smallest continent by land area.

Q167. Which is the lightest element?

  1. Lithium
  2. Oxygen
  3. Hydrogen
  4. Helium
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Correct answer: C. Hydrogen

Hydrogen has atomic number 1.

Q168. How many players are in a cricket team on the field?

  1. 11
  2. 9
  3. 10
  4. 12
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Correct answer: A. 11

A cricket team has 11 players.

Q169. Niagara Falls lies on the border of which two countries?

  1. USA and Canada
  2. Brazil and Argentina
  3. USA and Mexico
  4. Canada and Greenland
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Correct answer: A. USA and Canada

Niagara Falls is between Ontario (Canada) and New York (USA).

Q170. Where is Harappa located?

  1. Sahiwal district, Punjab
  2. Multan, Punjab
  3. Larkana, Sindh
  4. Peshawar, KPK
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Correct answer: A. Sahiwal district, Punjab

Harappa is in Sahiwal district, Punjab.

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